Dayu convened the state pastoral meeting and jointly established the basic program of Kyushu, and everyone has been discussing the affairs of Kyushu for three days. Before the time of today, the Kyushu pastor came to the council hall on time, and when Emperor Yu saw that the state pastors had arrived, he announced that the meeting would continue.

After the ministers finished paying their respects, Emperor Yu said: "Ladies and gentlemen, in the parliament two days ago, we have divided the world into nine states. In the future, the management of each large state will be completed by the Kyushu pastor. Now that we have formulated the types of materials that the major states pay tribute to the state, let's discuss how much the people in various places pay to the state for field service and grain taxes. ”

At this time, Hou Ji stood up and said: "Emperor Yu, Weichen doesn't understand. Do you mean that if our fields are given to the people to cultivate, they will have to pay a certain tax and grain? Something like this sounds a little new? ”

Di Yu said: "Houji, where do you not understand, you explain it very clearly, this is called 'paid farming'." Yes, in the future, our land will be managed by the state. In the future, we will allocate arable land to all the people who want to farm, according to the size of the population of each household. Then, let's make them pay tribute according to the actual situation. This time, we will set up the species to be handed over according to Kyushu, and then implement them in conjunction with these tribute standards, which will be called [Yugong]. ”

Ziqi said: "So, how to formulate this standard? ”

Di Yu said: "This is to divide the location of the people according to the different positioning of the region. In this way, the people's tribute tax can be collected reasonably according to a certain standard. ”

Bo Yi said: "Ah, I understand. That is to say, whoever is in any profession must pay to the state on time for the goods it produces, according to the industry in which it operates. In view of the fact that the people farm a lot, it is said that the products they pay to the state are mainly grain, which is why the state collects their field tax and grain tax. ”

Di Yu said: "Boyi is right, you might as well talk about it, why does the state levy taxes on the people?" ”

Gao Tao said: "Because the land of the country is shared, everyone needs to maintain it. For example, in the event of a natural or man-made disaster, the managers of the state must do their best to eliminate the disaster as soon as possible and minimize the risk of the people being affected by the disaster, which is the relationship between the state and the people. Because the state has the responsibility of the state, the people also have the responsibility of the people, and the two are complementary. ”

Di Yu said excitedly: "I think everyone has a heart, our Kyushu pastor is worthy of being the elite of the elite, and thinking about things is different." Gaotao, I agree with your point of view. ”

Shang Jun said: "However, what kind of standard should we use to collect taxes from the people? ”

Di Yu said: "This needs to first delineate the scope of the region to which the people belong." I propose that we divide the imperial capital and the pastoral palaces of the continents as the center. The criteria for delineation are:

(1) All the people within 500 miles of the imperial capital or the pastoral palace are all subdued.

(2) All the people within 500 miles of Dianfu are servants.

(3) All the people within 500 miles of Houfu are Suifu.

(4) All the people within 500 miles of Suifu are required to be obeyed.

(5) All the people who are to serve 500 miles away, or even farther away, are deserted. ”

He also said: "Emperor Yu, it seems that the closer this crowd is to the capital, the higher their rank, so is the number of levels they pay taxes heavier?" ”

Di Yu said: "Hang, I think so too." I also plan that we will use this standard to determine how much tax the people pay. Now, let's express our opinions, and you will discuss this issue according to such requirements. ”

After Di Yu finished speaking, everyone began to express their personal opinions endlessly. After some heated discussions, everyone finally worked out a more appropriate and reasonable plan. Emperor Yu weighed it and was quite satisfied with it, so he asked Long to draft a document, and finally Long read the edict.

Long Dao: "Everyone, after a heated discussion, we finally studied a relatively stable implementation plan, and this time the imperial document is [Yu Gong]. From now on, it will be enshrined in our statutes governing the country.

Next, I will read out the [Yu Gong] regulations:

First, all the people within 500 miles of the capital, regardless of their status, were subdued. Dianfu is the area where the Son of Heaven and the people living in Dianfu serve the fields and the Nagu tax. However, the standard of payment of taxes within 500 miles is also different. The differences between them are:

1. All areas within a hundred miles of the capital must pay for the whole crops that have been harvested;

2. In the service of Dianfu, in all areas that are from a hundred li away to within two hundred li, the ears of grain shall be paid;

3. In the Dianfu, all areas outside 200 li to 300 li must pay for the grain;

4. In the Dianfu, all areas outside 300 li to 400 li must pay coarse rice;

5. In Dianfu, all areas outside 400 li to within 500 li must pay for polished rice.

Second, all the people who are within 500 miles of Dianfu are subject to serving. The location of the courtiers is the area where the Son of Heaven observes the obedience and disobedience of the courtiers, and whether the courtiers serve the emperor's orders.

1. Wherever the area in the Houfu is close to within 100 miles of Dianfu, it is the mining of the Qing doctor.

2. All areas within 200 miles of the Houfu are small feudal states.

3. All areas within 300 miles of the Houfu are the fiefs of the princes.

Third, all areas within 500 li outside Houfu are Suifu. Suifu is the area where the subjects were appeased by the Son of Heaven and focused on the implementation of indoctrination there.

1. In Suifu, where it is close to the Houfu within 300 miles, it is necessary to implement the law of etiquette and music according to the situation, and also use articles to educate the people.

2. All areas in Suifu that are 300 miles away from Houfu and within 200 miles outside must revitalize Wuwei's own kingdom and be responsible for protecting the safety of the Son of Heaven.

Fourth, all areas within 500 miles of Suifu are required to be served. To obey is to be bound by the Son of Heaven and to obey the orders of the Son of Heaven.

1. Obey all areas within 300 miles of Suifu and obey the teachings of the Son of Heaven and live in peace with the neighboring people.

2. All areas within 300 li of Suifu and 200 li outside must abide by the royal law promulgated by the Son of Heaven, and must not disobey the law of the Son of Heaven without authorization.

Fifth, all areas within 500 miles of the service are deserted. This is the remote area where the Son of Heaven guards the edge of the realm.

1. Wherever it is close to the area within 300 miles of the service, it is generally relatively desolate and backward. Therefore, the people there come and go freely, and they are not restricted by the Son of Heaven.

2. In any area within 300 miles of service and 200 miles away, people can live and move freely. On the part of the tribute, they are no longer bound by anyone.

This is because the service is already in a remote area, so they no longer need to pay for service. However, they still have to accept the discipline of the Son of Heaven, and they must also abide by the constraints of the Chinese legal system.

Sixth, the so-called deserted clothing is a distant and ignorant area. For these uncivilized people, we can manage them according to the customs of the local people. In such a wild land, we don't need to enforce Chinese politics and religion on them.

Ministers, the [Yu Gong] we have formulated today is a great creation. Its scope of implementation encompasses the entire territory of China, and it is bordered by the sea in the east and the desert in the west. It will govern our subjects from east to west, from south to north, without leaving anything untouched.

In this way, the blessing of the Son of Heaven will spread throughout the whole world. From then on, the prestige and education of the Son of Heaven will also involve millions of people in all directions. At this point, even the people who reach the remote frontiers of the four directions will be protected by the Son of Heaven. ”

After the dragon read out the [Yu Gong], everyone was very interested, and they finally had a law to follow and a rule to follow. Everyone had a smile on their faces, and they were all proud of Di Yu's wisdom.

Emperor Yu said: "Ladies and gentlemen, today we have finally completed the implementation plan of Kyushu [Yu Gong], and so far I have finally fulfilled a wish." From now on, you may wish to go back to your respective states and counties and manage the people comfortably, so that you may have peace of mind. ”

Hou Ji said: "Emperor Yu, in the past few days, we have made such a great grand plan, such a plan is not easy to come by!" Why don't you take advantage of everyone's high spirits and celebrate collectively! ”

Hou Ji's proposal, everyone raised their hands in approval, and Di Yu smiled and said: "Of course, I should treat everyone." I can't afford to mess with these state shepherds, but everyone is my right-hand man, a virtuous minister of the humerus. From now on, we must work together to govern our country! ”

The feast was gone, and the ministers went their separate ways. Dayu yawned comfortably, and prepared to go back to the palace to see the imperial concubine. I didn't want him to raise his head suddenly, but he saw Hebo Feng Yi and the Great God Zhuhai staring at each other there.

Dayu smiled at them, and he said: "Feng Yi, since Kyushu has been decided, we have nothing to do here, so you can go back to Luoshui first." Concubine Luo Shen has been waiting for you for many years, I'm afraid she has already seen through the autumn water. However, in addition to thanking you, I have nothing to send you, so I will send you happiness. ”

Feng Yi was very happy to hear this, and he turned into a big turtle again in a blink of an eye. Zhu Hai smiled: "Okay, you Hebo Feng Yi, why don't you open your brain?" How long will it take for you to get home? Old friend, I'd better help you first. ”

As he spoke, he kicked the turtle shell. I don't want the turtle to roll around on the ground, and it rolls quite fast. The way it rolled and crawled made everyone laugh.

Zhu Hai smiled and leaned back and said, "Hebo, get out of here!" Ha ha! It's ridiculous that you roll up! ”

Seeing that Feng Yi was rolling away, Zhuhai turned around and said to Di Yu: "Master, Feng Yi is in a hurry to go home to see Concubine Mi." I don't have a place to go back, I don't have a home, where do I want to go back, I'd better follow you. ”

Di Yu said: "Zhuhai, if you don't go back, I'll send you another task." At present, there is a phenomenon of seawater backflow in all the states along the coast of the East China Sea. I think you should go to the east coast to check the flood situation every day, and if there is any accident, you can report it to me as soon as possible. When he heard this, he also went away happily.

With the establishment of Kyushu under heaven, the national conditions of the Great Xia Dynasty were basically stabilized, and the people who lived and worked in peace and contentment also actively paid taxes. At this time, there was a good situation in the world that the four seas were leveled and all countries were admired.

In the fourth year of Emperor Yu's reign, the people had a certain amount of savings, and they paid more and more tribute. Therefore, the country also had a certain reserve, and the court and the common people became richer day by day.

Emperor Yu saw that more and more metals were being paid tribute from Kyushu, and he wanted to use these metals for a big purpose. However, Di Yu couldn't figure out how to use these metals.

Once, when Di Yu saw Boyi, he mentioned the matter. Bo Yi said: "Emperor Yu, in the past, before Xuanyuan Yellow Emperor became an immortal, he once cast a big treasure tripod. After Baoding was built, the Yellow Emperor became an immortal and left. Now that the world is too peaceful, and there are too many metals to use, why don't we cast the metal from Kyushu into nine big golden tripods? ”

When Di Yu heard this, his heart blossomed, and he had made up his mind, so he decided to cast Jiuding.